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Patent GB-190700735-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in Books of Account
Inventor: EVANS ARTHUR EDWIN
Filed: 1907-01-11
Granted: 1907-10-24
Abstract: 735. Evans, A. E. Jan. 11. Drawings to Specification. Account-books.-The first and last pages of an account-book are of full height, but the intermediate pages are made alternately shorter at the bottom and shorter at the top, to obviate the necessity for carrying forward the castings.
Patent GB-190701090-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement relating to the Anchor of a Submarine or Submersible Boat.
Inventor: LAUBEUF MAXIME
Filed: 1907-01-15
Granted: 1907-08-15
Abstract: 1090. Laubeuf, M. Jan. 15. Submarine vessels; anchors.-The anchor a is accommodated in a vertical water-tight tube c at the top of which is a wheel e for the anchor chain, and is maintained in the housed position by means of a pin h passing through the chain. A shoulder is provided on the anchor shank to prevent the anchor flukes from touching the walls of the recess d in which the anchor is housed.
Patent GB-190710984-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for the Purification of Sewage or other Waste Water.
Inventor: IMHOFF KARL
Filed: 1907-05-10
Granted: 1907-11-14
Abstract: 10,984. Imhoff, K. May 11, 1906, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Sewage, treating; settling; bacteriological processes; sludge, treating; scum, removing.-The impurities that collect at the bottom of a settling- chamber are passed directly into a second chamber for decomposition. With the arrangement shown in Figs. 1 and 3, the liquid passes under the wall d into the settling-chamber a, scum being directed through openings e into the chambers b. Impurities settling in the chamber a pass through apertures c into the chambers b at a height below the layer of scum but above the bottom layer of mud. The apertures c are constructed with overlapping edges so that gaseous or gas-lifted particles cannot pass upward through them. The chambers b may be connected by orifices f. Two other arrangements are described ; in one of these the settling-chamber surrounds a decomposing-chamber, while in the other it is within a decomposing- chamber.
Patent GB-190713405-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Picking Motions for Power Looms
Inventor: SCHWABE GEORG
Filed: 1907-06-10
Granted: 1908-06-10
Abstract: 13,405. Schwabe, G. June 10. Loom picking - motions. -In a direct-acting picking-motion, of the kind described in Specification No. 11,761, A.D. 1902, the picking -levers 1, 6, connected by a rod 7, are connected to helical springs 4, 8 fastened to the loom framing. One spring contracts and the other is extended during the pick, and the former spring is extended and the latter contracts during the return of the parts to their original positions The points of connexion 3. 9 of the springs to the levers 1, 6 are such that each lever has a certain position in which the corresponding spring exerts no turning movement upon it. The picking-straps, which connect the picking-arms 13 and the picking- sticks 14, are provided with safety - devices, and catches 12 connect the picking-levers to the picking- arms when required. Both springs 4, 8 may be connected to one picking-lever, or only one spring may suffice if the stroke of the lever is twice as great.
Patent GB-190718377-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Change Speed Gears for Cycles and the like.
Inventor: MARSTON CHARLES
Filed: 1907-08-14
Granted: 1908-04-23
Abstract: 18,377. Marston, C., and Morgan, J. Aug. 14. Driving-mechanism.-In a change-speed gear for cycles &c. employing two epicyclic trains, a clutch member D, sliding between the laterally stationary sun-pinions E, F, in two positions keeps pawls V out of engagement with ratchet teeth W upon an internal ring L and in a third position allows them to engage to give the direct drive. The internal ring L is connected to the hub shell by dogs or the like L<2>, and is retained in position by a ball race M screwed into the hub. A flanged sleeve 0 connecting the second internal ring N to the carrier H is slotted to carry the pawls V. a floating bearing R allowing the parts to assume a proper position when the bearing Z is adjusted. The clutch member, moved by a cross-piece and a rod within the axle, has face teeth D', D<3> to engage corresponding teeth E<2>, F<2> upon the sun-pinions, the pawl-tilting ring X being mounted by a ball bearing upon the member. If desired, the pawls may be normally held out of engagement and the ring X engage the pawls positively. According to the Provisional Specification, the invention is applicable to gears providing two, three, or more speeds.
Patent GB-190718776-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Cost Accounting Systems.
Inventor: LAKE WILLIAM EDWARD
Filed: 1907-08-20
Granted: 1908-07-23
Abstract: 18,776. Lake, W. E., [Albree, E. C]. Aug. 20. Calculating-apparatus; indicating workmen's wages. -Relates to a system for keeping account of the cost of work and of workmen's wages by means of ruled cards, the necessary calculations being performed by the correct superposition of the cards according to data inscribed thereon and guiding- marks. The system is of the nature of "double " entry," a card being employed for the work ; the spaces of the card are marked to show cost, the workman's card equally divided being marked to show time at the rate of pay for the man in question. The necessary calculations are dispensed with by superposing the card on the work card and punching both through the time of completing the work. Guiding-marks enable the correct point to be brought on the under card in all positions ; the calculation is normally simple addition ; subtractions for deductions for absence are made with a special punch mark, and a double-sized card is employed for reckoning the cost between any two marks. In a modification, the workman's card may have coupons detachable for affixing to the work card. A workman's card, and the modified form and a work card are shown in Figs. 1, 9, and 10 respectively. In another form, the workman's card is made in the form of an envelope, in which is kept a work card with duplicate attached ; the work card goes to the auditor, the duplicate being retained by the workman, while the envelope is used as making up pay by the cashier, who receives the signed duplicate card from the workman as a receipt in exchange.
Patent GB-190719101-A (GB)
Title: Electrical Water Heater.
Inventor: RAWSON DELIA BEAURAGARD
Filed: 1907-08-24
Granted: 1908-03-26
Abstract: 19,101. Rawson, D. B., and Sager, E. E. Aug. 24. Heating water.-An electric water-heater, which is able to withstand sharp changes of temperature, has an insulating-core 20, preferably of unglazed porcelain ; on the cylindrical face of the core is formed a double spiral groove in which the resistance wire 22 is placed. The wire is fastened to a terminal 23 at the top of the core, passes down to the bottom in one groove, and back to the second terminal in the other. The core is provided with a flange 26 at its upper end which receives the flared end of a glass casing 27. This casing is just large enough to fit over the core 20, so that any liquid passing through the casing is constrained to follow the spiral grooves on the core. A detachable flange 29 fits against the lower end of the casing and is secured to the core by means of a nut fitted on the water pipe 11. This pipe fits into the end of the core and is held there by cement. The exit pipe is secured in a similar way. Rubber rings &c. are used to make the joints water-tight. Transverse holes 35, 38 are drilled in the core to provide passages for the water to the casing. The water passing upwards along the grooves is heated and issues by the pipe 9. Any number of these heating-units may be used in parallel.
Patent GB-190724135-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Alternating Current Commutating Electric Machines.
Filed: 1907-10-31
Granted: 1908-04-02
Abstract: 24,135. Allgemeine Elektricitõts-Ges. Nov. 1, 1906, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Dynamos, alternating -current; motors, alternating- current; field magnets. - In alternating - current commutator machines of the kind described in Specification No. 23,448, A.D. 1907, in which the series exciting- current is introduced into the rotor by the short-circuited brushes s, the shunt exciting- potential is impressed upon the rotor by connecting the exciter brush b, not carrying the series current, to a point on the stator winding p, or to an auxiliary winding connected to and co-axial with the winding p. The armature and the winding p are shown connected in series through a transformer t1, and a switch k is provided for breaking the shunt exciting-circuit at starting.
Patent GB-190724979-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Drawing Glass.
Inventor: IMRAY OLIVER
Filed: 1907-11-11
Granted: 1908-02-13
Abstract: 24,979. Imray, O., [Window Glass Machine Co.]. Nov. 11. Drawing.-In apparatus for drawing cylinders in which a rope is used to raise the drawing- apparatus, the speed of drawing is varied, to allow for the variation in the consistency of the glass and for the purpose of forming the usual cap, by winding the rope upon a drum 4 having a spiral groove 5. The radius of the groove 5 at every point is arranged to give the drawing speed known to be most suitable for the particular part of the cylinder being drawn. The drum 4 is driven by worm gearing from an electro-motor through the medium of a friction clutch 13, which is thrown out of engagement by an electro-magnet 18 which attracts the end 19 of a lever 21. The cylinder then descends slowly under its own weight, the speed being checked by a band brake 23 controlled by a centrifugal governor 31.
Patent GB-190803897-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Internal Combustion Engines.
Inventor: BARCLAY CLIFFORD
Filed: 1908-02-21
Granted: 1909-02-11
Abstract: 3897. Barclay, C. Feb. 21. Gas and explosive-vapour engines. - To ensure the complete expulsion of the exhaust gases without loss to the incoming charge, provision is made to direct the explosive mixture to the extreme liner end of the cylinder by passing it through an extension on the piston. In the form shown, the compressed gases from the crank chamber are led to the remote end of the cylinder through the hot piston extension 11 when ports 10, 12 coincide. This arrangement may be modified so that the passage in the extension 11 opens direct into the compression chamber through the centre of the piston, the passage being fitted with a non-return valve.
Patent GB-190812670-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in that class of Conveyors called Tray Conveyors.
Inventor: BENNIS ALFRED WILLIAM
Filed: 1908-06-12
Granted: 1909-06-10
Abstract: 12,670. Bennis, A. W. June 12. Conveyers; elevators.-Relates to conveyers in which the material is carried on trays supported by chains. Fig. 2 is a plan of one form of the conveyer, and Fig. 3 is a sectional elevation on the irregular line x, y, Fig. 2. Each chain is formed of links A, C, every alternate pair of which is curved in as at b to fit against the next pair. The links are formed with central bosses which meet and form a bearing for the runner wheels D. The chains are connected by tubes G which pass through the ends of the links and are secured by being splayed out at the ends. The links A overlap at their ends so that there is no gap in the side of the conveyer when passing over a driving-drum. An endless chain F<1> hangs on the boss of each wheel D and dips into an oil tank H placed near the track. The oil is carried up by the chain and finds its way into the wheel bearings. The trays K are secured by screws l between lugs L, L<1> on the links A. The line of lugs is preferably set at an angle to the edge of the links so that the trays overlap at the ends. In a modification which can be used as an elevator, the outer links of the chain are omitted and continuity of the conveyer sides is obtained as shown in Fig. 7 by fitting the links A together. In this case the trays K are carried low but are bent up at the ends where they overlap to clear the boss of the wheel D, so that the material will not slip when the conveyer run is inclined.
Patent GB-190816971-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in, or connected with, the Manufacture of India-rubber Goods.
Filed: 1908-08-12
Granted: 1909-08-12
Abstract: 16,971. R³tgerswerke Akt.-Ges. Oct. 22, 1907, [date applied for under Section 91 of Patents &c. Act, 1907]. India-rubber compositions; waste, utilizing.-In processes in which naphthalene is employed for rendering rubber or rubber mixtures plastic, the naphthalene is used only in the small proportion of from one half to five per cent of the mixture.
Patent GB-190818864-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Garment Hangers and the like.
Inventor: MACKENZIE JOHN WILLIAM
Filed: 1908-09-08
Granted: 1909-02-11
Abstract: 18,864. Mackenzie, J. W., [V. & W. Up- Hang Co.]. Sept. 8. Suspenders for articles of dress. - Garment hangers &c. are made from spring wire with a central loop 2, beneath which are two oppositely-d i s p o s e d loops 4 having parallel overlapping pin portions 5 with sharp ends. The loop 2 is pressed between the thumb and fore-finger to separate the pin ends 5, which are then made to engage with the garment ; on releasing the pressure, the pin ends enter the material, and the garment is then hung up by the loop 2. The weight of the garment elongates the loop 2, causing the pin ends to enter further into the material, and also to turn upwards.
Patent GB-190822400-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Golf Putters.
Inventor: EVANS RONALD CALCOTT
Filed: 1908-10-22
Granted: 1909-06-17
Abstract: 22,400. Evans, R. C. Oct. 22. Golf.-The head of a golf club is of rectangular cross-section and is provided at one end with a face c inclined at about 35 degrees for negotiating stymie shots, and at the other end with a vertical face b for putting. The shaft is fixed at rightangles to the base.
Patent GB-190822996-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Puncture Stop for the Pneumatic Tubes of Tyres for Motor Cars, Cycles and other Vehicles.
Inventor: HOUGH JAMES FRANCIS
Filed: 1908-10-29
Granted: 1909-06-10
Abstract: 22,996. Hough, J. r., and Dewhurst, J. M. Oct. 29. Plastic compositions.-An automatic punctureclosing material placed inside the air-tube of a pneumatic tyre comprises flowers of sulphur, preferably coloured, glue, size, or gum, and china clay or plaster of Paris, all mixed with water.
Patent GB-190823698-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Apparatus for use in Manufacturing Soap
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1908-11-05
Granted: 1909-05-06
Abstract: 23,698. Boult, A. J., [Fischer, E.]. Nov. 5. Soap.- In an apparatus for boiling resin soap the froth-overflow g is mounted on the casing a, and supports the preferably conical insertion b within which is a steam coil e or other heating- device. The sloping sides d have perforations c. When the soap mass boils, the froth is condensed, for example by the cold pipes f, and flows back through the openings c and the space between the casing and the insertion. The casing may be corrugated.
Patent GB-190825721-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Controllers for Electric Motors.
Inventor: WEST ALLEN
Filed: 1908-11-28
Granted: 1909-10-14
Abstract: 25,721. West, A. Nov. 28. Switches.-The contacts of a motor controller are made in the shape of suitably-cut disks 3, Fig. 2, mounted at intervals on the spindle 2 and provided with auxiliary knife switches 5, to take the spark at break. The auxiliary switches are pivoted to the disks, against, which, they are pressed by springs 7. The stationary contacts consist of clips. 10, Fig. 3, which form the main contacts, and wing contacts 12 in electrical connexion with the main contacts and adapted to engage the points 8 of the knife switches. A bolt 13 is used to hold both parts 10, 12 of the stationary contact in the holder 11. In breaking contact at any disk, the disk 3 itself first passes clear, but the pivoted part 5 is held back by the engagement of the point 8 with one of the wing contacts 12. As soon as the disk is moved far enough, the switch 5 is instantly reset by the spring 7.
Patent GB-190826629-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Window Cleaning Apparatus.
Inventor: WIMBLE FLORENCE ANNIE
Filed: 1909-05-22
Granted: 1909-12-16
Abstract: 26,629. Wimble, F. A. May 22, 1909. Windows, cleaning.-In connexion with apparatus operated by flexible bands &c. which pass over and under the top and bottom sash-bars, guides for the bands are employed consisting of elastic frames provided with rollers and adapted to fit over and run along the sash-bars. In the form shown, the band works on a metal sheet 1, shaped to fit the sash-bar and provided with rollers 3, 5. The band is passed through wire loops 7. In a modification, the device is constructed of wire.
Patent GB-190826738-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Watch Guards or Chains.
Inventor: FRANKLIN CHARLES
Filed: 1908-12-09
Granted: 1909-04-22
Abstract: 26,738. Franklin, C. Dec. 9. Attaching articles to wearing - apparel. - A watch guard or chain is provided with a device, which is reversible, for attaching it to the dress, comprising a front plate 1, Fig. 1, a back plate 2, and a distancepiece 3 rigidly connected to the plates. A split or solid link 4 is threaded over the piece 3 for attaching the chain 5. Both of the plates may be inserted in the button hole &c., and may be of any shape or design. The rigid member may be made in two parts, Fig. 3, to be screwed together. One plate may be attached to the rigid member by a ring or swivelling joint.
Patent GB-190826886-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Devices for Punching Tubes and the like.
Inventor: CHISHOLM WILLIAM SUTHERLAND
Filed: 1908-12-11
Granted: 1909-10-14
Abstract: 26,886. Chisholm, W. S. Dec. 11. Punching.-In apparatus for punching tubes or the like, a shaft or bolster b, formed with a die o, is mounted on a pin c and is balanced by a weight e, or a spring or the equivalent. The free end of the shaft is placed in a bearing p, and is clamped by a handle s and lever r, or by other means such as a screw. The shaft may be fulcrumed in spherical bearings. After the operation of the punch m, the tube is either fed by hand or by a hand-wheel w, a screw t, a block u, and uprights v.
Patent GB-190908554-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Machines for Sharpening Pencils.
Inventor: SEFTON-JONES HERBERT
IPC: B43L23/00
Filed: 1909-04-08
Granted: 1910-02-03
Abstract: 8554. Jones, H. Sefton-, [Peerless Whittler Co.]. April 8. Pencil-sharpeners.-A pencil-sharpener consists of a frame 15, carrying an intermittentlyrotated pencil-holder 30, and a main shaft 41 carrying a rotary cutter-support 42 provided with oblique bearing-surfaces 43, on which are mounted three concave cutting-disks 47 so that they project through segmental apertures 420 in the support. The pencil-holder comprises a head 33, Fig. 12, carrying clutch members 35 acted upon by springs 37, and a ferrule 31 provided with spring fingers 32. This holder is arranged within the tubular portion 18 of a support 17, which is mounted in the frame 15 and is adjustable, to modify the shape of the pencil point, by a nut 24 acting upon a pin 23 attached to the support 17. As the cuttersupport is rotated by a handle 490, secured to the main shaft 41, the pencil-holder is rotated, between the cutting-strokes, by a star-wheel 53, Fig. 2, attached to a Geneva stop 54, which is operated by a toothed wheel 51 on the shaft 41, and each cutting-disk 47 is rotated, to present a fresh cutting-edge by a fixed dog 55, Fig. 1, engaging a ratchet-wheel 49 attached to the disk.
Patent GB-190908598-A (GB)
Title: Improved Necktie to Wear with Double Collars.
Inventor: ELMES JOHN HENRY
IPC: A41D25/06
Filed: 1909-04-10
Granted: 1910-02-10
Abstract: 8598. Elmes, J. H. April 10. Neck-ties usually made of two plies or thicknesses of fabric, are made with'the back or central portion consisting of a single ply A, the two double-ply ends C being attached to the strip A by stitching. This construction is intended to facilitate adjustment of the tie when used with double collars.
Patent GB-190910301-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Machines for Brushing, Beating and Beaming or the like Treatment of Fabrics.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
IPC: D06G1/00
Filed: 1909-04-30
Granted: 1910-04-21
Abstract: 10,301. Boult, A. J., [Werteker, F.]. April 30. Winding.-In a machine for shearing, brushing, beating, and beaming fabrics, the separate parts are arranged on a drum about a fan, which removes the waste products. A beaming-device is also provided to prevent oblique beaming or the formation of creases. The fabric is led over tension devices 1 and guiding-devices to the drum 3, through slots 7 in the periphery of which extend brushes 5 and shearing-devices 4; while beaters 6 are preferably arranged in the interior of the drum, in a side wall of which is mounted a fan 13. The fabric may pass round the upper half of the drum to have one side brushed and sheared, and then pass to the beaters and over the lower brushes which act on its other side, or may pass completely round the drum and then pass around the beaters and out again. The fabric is led from the drum to a tension roll 8 to be wound on a beam roll 9, at each end of the spindle of which is pivoted a weighted rack-bar 10. The bars 10 are connected at their lower ends by a spindle 11, and they engage pinions operable by a hand-lever to raise the racks as the fabric is wound on the roll, devices being arranged to hold them in their raised position.
Patent GB-190916855-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with the Production of Electric Light between the Electrodes of Arc-lamps.
IPC: H05B31/00
Filed: 1909-07-19
Granted: 1910-04-07
Abstract: 16,855. Ges. f³r Elektrotechmlsche a Industrie, and Gyuris, J. July 19. Arc lamps ; arc-lamp electrodes. - In a lamp having electrodes a, b connected, to form an arc, by a rod c which is either slightly conductive throughout or becomes conductive at its end after being heated, motion of the parts during burning is prevented by a brake, so that the connexion through the rod is broken. As shown an iron arm g on one holder is in contact with a pole of a series electro-magnet i carried by a spring h. The rod may be attached to one electrode or to a longitudinal rib upon it, and may be made from a mixture of five parts of graphite, five parts of asbestos pulp, and two parts of alumina.
Patent GB-190918028-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Separating Apparatus for use in the Manufacture of Alcohol.
IPC: C12P7/08
Filed: 1909-08-04
Granted: 1910-04-21
Abstract: 18,028. Compagnie Industrielle des Alcools de l'ArdÞche. Oct. 16, 1908, [Convention date]. Wood, treating with gases.-Apparatus for separating acetic acid, formic acid, formaldehyde, &c. from saccharified sawdust, before alcohol is manufactured therefrom, comprises a vessel A having a conveyer D, baffles C, and a steam-jet E. The saccharified sawdust is fed by a pipe J and the conveyer D to the steamjet, by which it is forced into a pipe L discharging under the baffles C. The vapours are exhausted into a vessel M containing an alkaline lye, preferably milk of lime, and provided with a steam-exhaust F. The pipe L may discharge into another separating vessel A. The Specification in the orginial form, as open to inspection under Section 91 (3) (a), comprises also (1) the use of steam reheated, superheated, or charged with acetic, formic, and other acids, (2) the treatment of unsaccharified sawdust or wood pulp, and (3) bringing the water or acid in the product to a given proportion. This subject-matter does not appear in the Specification as accepted.